Why I'll NEVER Hire Another Tradesperson
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- čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
- I needed to install some channel drains in our front garden which I will be running to a new soakaway to hopefully resolve the issues we have with pooling water during heavy rainfall. And while I'm at it, I'm also going to be laying some fresh concrete on our driveway to replace the failing and crumbling concrete that was laid by a professional a few years ago with the help of some family members.
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It may not be perfect, but it's miles better than it was before. Considering it's not your trade, you should be proud of what you achieved.
Earlier today a friend of mine asked me why I'm insulating my garage DIY instead of hiring someone. I told them almost word for word that "I will never hire another tradesperson" as well. The simple fact that I actually care about the quality of the result means that, 9/10 times, I end up doing a better job than a hired tradesperson - despite having little/no experience.
It's a driveway, you're not plastering your living room wall. A few trowel marks don't matter. That's a great job Keith. Well done too to your dad n bro. Bet they're more reliable than a fair few tradies. 👏🏻
As a 'tradesman' who has done groundwork for 25 year's i can say that our trade is ruined by scammers and halfwits.
The smooth border around the driveway definitely makes it look more professional, good call on that one!
I feel the same way about tradesmen. I rather do the work myself and learn something in the process.
"Professionals" cut too many corners from my experience. Unsure if cutting costs, don't care, or incompetent. I once had a fridge repairman leave wet towel in our freezer, repair people decide to not complete work that was in the contract, people argue what the numbers from insurance mean when they are clearly labeled, etc. That's why i do most of my own work, so I can learn, more care is put into work, and cheaper.
I like it when men and women know how to get things done by themselves in different ways. Well done
That concrete slope is an embarrassment to the tradesman who fitted it. My dad ( who has worked as a brick layer and laborer in his early life) did a ramp in our back yard when i was just a wee baby (so almost 40 years ago now) so my mum could get the pram with me in it to the back door. We ripped that up oo has to be at least 10 years ago now and that concrete was almost impossible to remove the sledge bounced off it hit after hit after hit for about 20 mins before it finally started to crack.
I recently spent untold hours online researching contractors for a patio, walkway, landscaping project to finally get to work on some deferred maintenance projects which were put on hold while we were raising the family. We no longer have the physical ability to DIY large projects. Competent, responsible people are out there but it's definitely like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. I have no idea how we would have found the two excellent, local, family owned companies we hired without the internet on which they could showcase their own, legitimate work. The search is much, much longer than the duration of the job.
You did a great job. Great that you have a brother and your dad !
To my critical over-judging eyes that driveway looks really good, it has the 60's California bungalow driveway look about it.
That looks great! I am impressed with your variety of skills and determination to carry them out.
Jeepers Keith, it looks a million percent better, and it has to be more durable than the shoddy job before! It is so frustrating when you are trying to do up or keep up your home, and you are let down. We are lucky, in that a neighbour and friend is a brilliant and conscientious plumber, so he did a really neat and well thought-out job of installing a whole new heating system for us. A previous plumber had talked about needing to rip out walls and install a huge unit in our main hallway - it wasn't necessary, just the least considered way of doing it. We found a great electrician as well, through word of mouth - again, we were told floors would need to be ripped up, trenches dug, etc - nope, the work could be done safely and neatly without ruining our house. Every other experience though....put it this way, our DIY skills are forever expanding!
Don't let perfection be the enemy of good. A good job, well thought out and well executed. You'll probably be the only one that ever notices a trowel line here or there!
That looks wayyy better than I was expecting from the disclaimer before the reveal! And from the complexity of the job too. Well done, Keith!
Finding good tradespeople is hard, but there are definately those out there that are both great, and that care. That said, I've now done 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, decking, fencing and a shed after watching videos on CZcams from makers like yourself. Keep up the good work 👍
Proper job, mate. I'd be very proud of that.
Turned out great and no doubt looks better than if the tradesperson had ended up doing it. My favourite thing about DIY is that you always know what lies beneath the surface, both literally and metaphorically. If I cut corners I know where and why. If a tradesperson cuts corners (99% will), you usually find out the hard way when it's too late.